HHS OCR report · 2021
Austin Perio Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Austin Perio Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 4,339
- Submission date
- Nov 17, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Austin Perio Health, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,339 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided affected individuals with complimentary credit monitoring services. In respon...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Austin Perio Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,339 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 17, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Austin Perio Health legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Austin Perio Health.